With the start of the new year comes the celebration of de la Vega's 5th year at PSNI. Though the Northen Irish leagues might not have the same hectic rotating door of manager employment some leagues have it is still an impressive stat.
"It's been great. We've had success and we've achieved a fantastic amount for a club our size. We're in the top flight and although things are tough we are enjoying it. I've really appreciated my time here so far, and the opportunity. The fans were rightly dubious of my appointment initially, coming so soon after the erm...relegation incident with Banbridge, but I like to think I've won them over now."
When de la Vega took over PSNI (2017) were languishing in the second division, and were in relegation form. The Mexican manager turned them around and by the end of the season had kept them safe.
The following season (2017/18) de la Vega led the team to a comfortable mid-table place and the Intermediate cup.
In the 2018/19 season the team grabbed the title, and promotion to the first division.
A double followed in 2019/20 as the team secture the title, back to back promotions, and the Steel and Sons Cup. The title win also saw the club promoted to the premier division for the first time in their history.
Despite some ups and downs the team finished a safe 7th place in their debut NIP season.
Fans remain hopefully that de la Vega will steer them to safety once again.
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